Summary:

Researcher(s):

Participate in this study:

Are
you interested in weight management and healthy lifestyles? Consider
participating in our study!

Who can participate:

Adolescents aged 10-18, interested in healthy lifestyles and weight management, and registered within the DMD Clinic at Holland Bloorview or ErinoakKids are eligible to participate

Parents/Caregivers of adolescents aged 10-18 interested in healthy lifestyles and weight management, registered within the DMD Clinic at Holland Bloorview or ErinoakKids are eligible to participate

What's Involved:

Study
participants will complete a one-time interview where they will talk about
their experiences with weight management and healthy lifestyles. Separate child,
and parent interviews will be held.

Compensantion:

Participants will each receive a small token of appreciation ($25 gift card) to thank them for their time.

Deadline:

Once
10-15 children/youth and 10-15 parents have been recruited.

Interested in participating:

If you are interested in participating in this study or have additional questions, please contact Toni Lui, at 416-425-6220 ext. 6521 or tlui@hollandbloorview.ca. If you leave a message with your interest, she will respond within 72 hours. Contacting us does not obligate you or your child to participate in the study.

Summary:

We aim to test the ability of fabric-based electrodes (worn in a headband) to measure eye movement and blinking. This headband could eventually be used as a simple access technology for children and adults who retain voluntary movement of their eyes.

Researcher(s):

Participate in this study:

Consider participating in a research study testing new fabric-based electrodes! The study requires two 1-1.5hr sessions, which will take place in the Bloorview Research Institute at least 1 week apart. The sessions will be conducted at a convenient time for you.

Who can participate:

Adults (18-55 years old)

No known motor disorders

Normal vision, or corrected-to-normal vision and able to wear contact lenses for up to 2 hours during testing

Able to communicate in English

What's Involved:

You will be asked to perform a series of eye movements while wearing a fabric headband containing electrodes

Video will be used to track eye movement

Participate in 2 sessions of 1-1.5 hours each at least 1 week apart

Sessions scheduled based on your availability

More information is available in the informed consent letter about this study.

Compensantion:

Participants will receive a gift certificate to thank them for their time.

Deadline:

Interested in participating:

If you have any questions or are interested in participating, please contact:

Researcher(s):

Participate in this study:

Who can participate:

The target group for this study are toddlers (and their caregivers) who are between 12-30 months and are at risk for developing ASD or who already have a diagnosis of ASD. Recruitment in Toronto is happening through the Infant Sibling research study and community referrals. Participants must live within 50km of Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital and the parent must be home with the child at least 2.5 days of the Monday-Friday week.

What's Involved:

The research team, led by Psychologist, Dr. Jessica Brian, recently completed a Randomized Control Trial suggesting that the Social ABCs early intervention parent-training program is effective in increasing vocal communication skills and sharing of positive emotions in toddlers with suspected ASD. The current study is investigating whether or not taking part in a computer-based attention training program before receiving the Social ABCs improves the child's attention skills and increases the child's overall responsiveness to the intervention.

Compensantion:

Deadline:

Interested in participating:

Enrolling for Fall 2017.

Waitlist is now open please contact Marianna Healey at extension 3522.

Summary:

We have learnt that children with disabilities and weight management and wellness needs, along with their families often experience challenges and difficulties accessing health and wellness support and/or weight programs. There are a lot of things that can get in the way of having helpful conversations around things like healthy living and weight management during your child’s medical appointments. As a result, we want to hear about yours and your child’s experiences discussing weight and health with your child’s doctors, nurses, and at their clinic appointments.

Researcher(s):

Participate in this study:

Consider participating in our study to help us understand the experiences of children with disabilities and their parents around weight management and wellness services and support and to shed light on how healthcare professionals can better serve families with children with disabilities who have higher weights.

Who can participate:

We are looking for:

Parents and their children between the age of 10 and 18 years

Children with a diagnosis of either Spina Bifida or ASD

Children with a higher weight management needs

Communicate verbally in English (can use a communication device)

What's Involved:

Parents and their child with Spina Bifida or ASD will participate in a one-time 60 minute interview with a Bloorview research staff at a location convenient for the research participant.

Parent will be asked questions about their lived experiences around weight management services and supports for their child.

Children will be asked similar questions through an art-based interview where children will have the opportunity to use art supplies to tell their story.

Compensantion:

A small token of appreciation, a $25 gift card (per family) will be given to thank them for their time. Parking passes or tokens will be provided for parents who attend interviews at Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital. We will also offer volunteer hours for those participants that want them.

Deadline:

January 31, 2019

Interested in participating:

If you are interested in participating in this study or have additional questions, please contact Tasha Carter at 416-425-6220 ext. 6505 or tcarter@hollandbloorview.ca with your interest, and they will get back to your shortly. Contacting us does not obligate you or your child to participate in the study.

Summary:

Researcher(s):

Participate in this study:

We are trying to determine whether early behavioural signs of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) can be observed in young infants. Second we hope to learn more about whether differences in certain body signals (such as temperature, heart rate, sweating) during a variety of tasks can be observed. We want to see if these signs are different in infants who go on to have ASD, compared to those who do not.

Who can participate:

Younger siblings (6-12 months of age) who have an older sibling with ASD OR younger siblings (6-12 months of age) who have an older sibling whose families do not have a history of ASD.

What's Involved:

We will use tests that look at the symptoms of autism, tests that look at the way that your child thinks and behaves, and activities that look at the way your child reacts.

Your child will be seen for their first visit at 6 or 12 months based on their age at recruitment.

Your child will be followed in 6 month intervals between 6 months and 24 months then at 36 months.

Parent interviews and questionnaires will also be completed at these time points.

Benefits of participating include:

Ongoing feedback about your child's development.

Opportunities to ask questions about your child's development.

Contribute to our understanding of autism.

Compensantion:

Participants will receive a $25 gift card at each visit as appreciation for their time.

Deadline:

Recruitment for this research project will end in 2019.

Interested in participating:

For more information about these studies and to see if you are eligible, please contact Jessica Contini at 416-425-6220 x 6352 or jcontini@hollandbloorview.ca. Contacting us does not obligate you or your child to participate in the study.